2026-05-11
Trump rejects Iran's response, US-China trade tensions escalate, and more.
Good afternoon. A busy day in global news, with Trump's rejection of Iran's response to a US peace proposal and escalating US-China trade tensions.
Lunch Brief
US President Donald Trump on Sunday branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," raising the likelihood of renewed conflict after weeks of negotiations.
President Trump criticizes Justices Gorsuch and Barrett on Truth Social, saying their tariff ruling cost the U.S. $159 billion and showed disloyalty.
Virginia Democrats are weighing how to respond after the state Supreme Court voided a congressional map approved by voters.
The remains of a U.S. soldier were recovered in Morocco's Atlantic waters after he fell off a cliff during a hike, as the search remains for a second missing soldier.
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.
Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital after collapsing in prison
Benchmark crude oil prices rose on Monday as US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest counterproposal to find an end to the war in the Middle East.
Lawmakers in the Philippines have voted for proceedings to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. A Senate trial could remove her from office and block any 2028 presidential run.
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- Quiz: Choose the Missing Word in These Disney Movie Titles—in 15 Seconds or Less
"Almost respectable. Use it cautiously."
"Below the radar. Statistically rare; enjoy it."
Trump rejects Iran, courts reject Trump, markets react to all of it.
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